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Editors Apologize After Israel Studies Publication Accused of anti-BDS, pro-Israel Bias

Posted on August 2, 2019October 24, 2023 | Judy Maltz | Haaretz

The controversial special issue of Israel Studies, dedicated to pushing back against anti-Zionism, led to the resignation of 11 members of its editorial board

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Matloub: The online initiative helping people around the world donate books to Palestine

Posted on July 31, 2019 | M Lynx Qualey

A new online project will help libraries in Palestine connect with book donors worldwide. We speak to the people behind the inspiring initiative

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Most Popular University for Arab Israelis Is in the West Bank

Posted on July 23, 2019 | Lior Dattel | Haaretz

Jenin’s Arab American University enrolled 6,215 Israeli Arabs, beating the former favorite University of Haifa

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Israel Begins Demolition of 70 Homes in Palestinian-controlled East Jerusalem Neighborhood

Posted on July 22, 2019 | Amira Hass | Haaretz

Forces deploy at dawn days after top court approves order to evict Wadi Hummus residents, in a move activists are concerned sets a precedent to affect thousands

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Contrary to military statement: ‘Abd a-Rahman a-Shteiwi, 9, was shot in the head with live ammunition

Posted on July 21, 2019 | B'Tselem

B’Tselem investigation published today proves a soldier fired live ammunition, hitting ‘Abd a-Rahman a-Shteiwi, 9, in the head. A-Shteiwi was injured last week while playing in the entrance to a home in Kafr Qadum during the weekly demonstration in the village. Now hospitalized in critical condition, he is the latest victim of the reckless open-fire policy that allows soldiers to use live fire even when neither they nor anyone else is in any danger.

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